FG makes national ranking mandatory for universities, polytechnics, colleges of education
The Federal Government has introduced compulsory participation in Nigeria’s national tertiary institution ranking exercise, extending the initiative beyond universities to include polytechnics and colleges of education across the country. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, announced the policy on Tuesday in Abuja during a meeting with the Nigerian Universities Ranking Advisory Committee,…
The Federal Government has mandated national ranking for universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across Nigeria, expanding the initiative beyond higher education institutions. Education Minister Dr Tunji Alausa announced the policy in Abuja, emphasizing the objective to enhance quality, accountability, performance, and global competitiveness.
The ranking system aims to provide clear benchmarks for institutions to assess their performance, identify areas for improvement, and measure progress. Under the new framework, all tertiary institutions will operate within a unified national ranking system, with funding expected through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund. The 2026/2027 ranking exercise for universities will commence in September, while the committee will determine the timeline for extending the exercise to polytechnics and colleges of education.
The government will develop guidelines to formalize the exercise and communicate its compulsory nature to institutions. This initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu's broader reforms in the education sector, with the Federal Ministry of Education providing policy direction, funding, and capacity-building support.
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